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BG06 BGV

2006 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

110,031 mi
Last recorded110,031 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Passion66,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 BGV
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 110,031 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight perishing to O/S/R tyre

Fail 3 Jun 2016 109,834 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight perishing to O/S/R tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2015 103,083 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 95,714 miles

Sill covers fitted.Some bulbs inoperative centre stop lamp.

Pass 28 Jun 2013 80,665 miles

Sill covers fitted.Four bulbs inoperative centre stop lamp.

Pass 25 Jul 2012 65,408 miles

Two bulbs inoperative centre stop lamp.Sill covers fitted.

Pass 4 Jul 2011 49,170 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 33,737 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 19,723 miles

both front tyres low

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Passion?

Based on 17,805 MOT tests across 1,032 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,365
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
1,032
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 454
Registration plate lamp not working 440
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 389
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 321
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 213
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BG06 BGV is a 2006 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2006 Smart Forfour Passion models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 66,597 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Forfour Passion fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 454 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG06 BGV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Forfour Passion typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Smart Forfour Passion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BG06 BGV is a 2006 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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